Dick Powers, a three-sport athlete at Bishop Bradley (now Trinity), a star football player at Boston College, and a longtime coach in Manchester, died in his sleep Monday night or Tuesday morning at...

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Area firefighters save Nottingham home after chimney fire spreads

NOTTINGHAM - A family of four was able to escape after an early morning fire struck their home along Stage Road.Police, firefighters and emergency personnel responded at 1:46 a.m. Monday after smoke and carbon monoxide alarms sounded at 388 Stage Road.Firefighter John Ballhardt said firefighters believe the fire began in the chimney from the pellet stove, which the family used until about 11 p.m. the night before. He added the fire then spread to the nearby wall.Local crews were assisted by firefighters form Barrington, Deerfield and Northwood. Raymond firefighters provided station coverage, according to Ballhardt.The fire was under control by 3 a.m.Ballhardt said firefighters believe the fire, which caused minor damage to the home, was accidental.He said two adults and two children who lived at the home were unharmed.

The one-time leader of a Manchester street gang will spend decades in state prison, following his sentencing Tuesday for his latest conviction — orchestrating the murder of a person who may...

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